The last major strike in the NZ motor industry at Ford-Mazda 1990
By Mike Treen, retired union advocate. In May 1990, a month-long strike occurred at Ford and Mazda owned Vehicle Assembly NZ (VANZ) plant in Manukau City. I was working at the plant at the time and became an active participant in the delegates group. A record of that dispute was prepared by me following the strike. I published it as a booklet at the time … Continue reading The last major strike in the NZ motor industry at Ford-Mazda 1990